Iran President Orders Restoration of Global Internet Access After Months-Long Blackout

Iran's President has reportedly ordered the restoration of international internet access, ending a months-long blackout across the country. This decision follows widespread disruptions that significantly limited online communication for citizens.

25 May, 10:46 — 26 May, 08:37

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Why this matters

The restoration of internet access in Iran is significant as it follows a prolonged blackout, impacting millions of citizens' ability to communicate and conduct business. This decision by the newly elected President Pezeshkian could signal a shift in government policy regarding digital freedoms and engagement with the international community.

Key entitiesMasoud Pezeshkian Fars news agency NetBlocks Iran

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What 28 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet access.
The internet access has been blocked for approximately 87-90 days.
The order was reported by Iranian state media, citing an official.

Key claims4 agreed

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restoration of internet access.

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The internet has been blocked for nearly 90 days, or 87 days.

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The order was announced by an official cited by Iranian state media (Fars news agency).

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The order specifically refers to restoring international internet access.

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Coverage gaps

Specific date and mechanism for internet restoration

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Missingnational-uaeruvAl Jazeera+22

The previous internet suspension began on February 28th.

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aftonbladetcenter-leftleftneutral—reports on president's intention to reconnect

Al Jazeeracenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly Factualreports on official order without commentary

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and reports on a singular event, with most outlets adopting a neutral stance, focusing on the announcement and its immediate context.

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ReutersVery High16d ago

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports - Reuters

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports Reuters

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual16d ago

Iran war live: Israel pounds Lebanon; Iranian officials in Qatar for talks

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet services after months of blocked access.

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dr-dk16d ago

Irans præsident beordrer globalt internet åbnet for iranerne

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SCMPMostly Factual16d ago

Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

⁠Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a ‌near-90-day blackout in the wake of the war against US and Israel. The report cited the head of public relations at Iran’s Communications Ministry. The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to ⁠the global web following the decision was unknown. “The decree aimed at restoring internet access to its pre-January state was...

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YahooMostly Factual16d ago

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

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straits-timesMostly Factual16d ago

Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports - The Straits Times

Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual16d ago

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access - report

The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to the global web following the decision was unknown.

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ndtvMostly Factual16d ago

Iranian President Orders Reopening Of International Internet Access: Report

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official.

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national-uaeMixed15d ago

Iran President orders end to months-long internet blackout - The National

Iran President orders end to months-long internet blackout The National

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Daily SabahMixed16d ago

Iran orders restoration of international internet access

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen ⁠international internet access, Iranian ⁠state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-d...

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press-tvLow16d ago

Pezeshkian: Iran will not surrender to ‘excessive’ US demands, seeks full restoration of its rights - PressTV

Pezeshkian: Iran will not surrender to ‘excessive’ US demands, seeks full restoration of its rights PressTV

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Coverage Timeline

First report: press-tv · 25 May, 10:46|Full coverage: 28 · 22h|Window: 22h

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press-tv25 May, 10:46First to report

Pezeshkian: Iran will not surrender to ‘excessive’ US demands, seeks full restoration of its rights - PressTV

7h later

orf25 May, 17:47

Iranischer Präsident ordnet Ende der Internetsperre an

Yahoo25 May, 17:53

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

straits-times25 May, 17:53

Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports - The Straits Times

naftemporiki25 May, 17:56

Επαναλειτουργία διαδικτύου στο Ιράν: Πρόσβαση στον παγκόσμιο μετά από 87 ημέρες, με εντολή Πεζεσκιάν

ndtv25 May, 17:57

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports - Reuters

aktuality-sk25 May, 18:26

Médiá informujú o nariadení iránskeho prezidenta obnoviť internet

politiken25 May, 18:27

Irans præsident vil have åbnet international netadgang

aftonbladet25 May, 18:32

Presidenten vill koppla upp Iran igen

dr-dk25 May, 18:33

Irans præsident beordrer globalt internet åbnet for iranerne

digi2425 May, 18:44

Iranul se reconectează la internet: președintele Pezeshkian a dat ordinul de redeschidere a accesului, după 90 de zile de izolare

faz25 May, 18:51

Liveblog Irankrieg: Irans Präsident ordnet Freischaltung des Internets an

SCMP25 May, 19:18

Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

n1-serbia25 May, 19:24

Predsednik Irana naredio obnavljanje pristupa internetu

hotnews25 May, 19:31

Președintele Iranului ordonă restabilirea accesului la internet, după luni de blackout. O publicație a regimului ridică semne de întrebare

observador25 May, 20:26

Presidente iraniano ordena reposição de acesso à internet

delfi-lt25 May, 20:39

Po beveik trijų mėnesių Irane vėl bus įjungtas internetas

jerusalem-post25 May, 21:11

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access - report

danas25 May, 21:49

Predsednik Irana naredio obnovu pristupa internetu posle višemesečne blokade

2h later

Al Jazeera26 May, 00:00

Iran war live: Israel pounds Lebanon; Iranian officials in Qatar for talks

3h later

ruv26 May, 03:09

Opnað fyrir internetið að nýju

5h later

national-uae26 May, 08:37

Iran President orders end to months-long internet blackout - The National

lsm-lv26 May, 08:56Latest update

Medijs: Irānas prezidents devis rīkojumu atjaunot piekļuvi globālajam internetam

Story evolution

Initial ReportsMay 25 afternoon

Early reports from Iranian state media, cited by international outlets, announced President Pezeshkian's order to restore internet access.

Widespread ConfirmationMay 25 evening

Numerous global news agencies picked up the story, confirming the order and highlighting the duration of the internet blackout.

Details EmergeMay 26 morning

Some outlets began to add details, such as the specific duration of the blackout (87-90 days) and the lack of clarity on implementation.

Iran President Orders Restoration of Global Internet Access After Months-Long Blackout

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Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports - Reuters

Iran war live: Israel pounds Lebanon; Iranian officials in Qatar for talks

Irans præsident beordrer globalt internet åbnet for iranerne

Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports - The Straits Times

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access - report

Iranian President Orders Reopening Of International Internet Access: Report

Iran President orders end to months-long internet blackout - The National

Iran orders restoration of international internet access

Pezeshkian: Iran will not surrender to ‘excessive’ US demands, seeks full restoration of its rights - PressTV

Coverage Timeline

Pezeshkian: Iran will not surrender to ‘excessive’ US demands, seeks full restoration of its rights - PressTV

Iranischer Präsident ordnet Ende der Internetsperre an

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports - The Straits Times

Επαναλειτουργία διαδικτύου στο Ιράν: Πρόσβαση στον παγκόσμιο μετά από 87 ημέρες, με εντολή Πεζεσκιάν

Iranian President Orders Reopening Of International Internet Access: Report

Iran ponovno uspostavlja međunarodni pristup internetu

Iran orders restoration of international internet access

Irans Präsident ordnet Ende der Internet-Sperre an

Irans præsident vil have åbnet international netadgang

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports - Reuters

Médiá informujú o nariadení iránskeho prezidenta obnoviť internet

Irans præsident vil have åbnet international netadgang

Presidenten vill koppla upp Iran igen

Irans præsident beordrer globalt internet åbnet for iranerne

Iranul se reconectează la internet: președintele Pezeshkian a dat ordinul de redeschidere a accesului, după 90 de zile de izolare

Liveblog Irankrieg: Irans Präsident ordnet Freischaltung des Internets an

Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Predsednik Irana naredio obnavljanje pristupa internetu

Președintele Iranului ordonă restabilirea accesului la internet, după luni de blackout. O publicație a regimului ridică semne de întrebare

Presidente iraniano ordena reposição de acesso à internet

Po beveik trijų mėnesių Irane vėl bus įjungtas internetas

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access - report

Predsednik Irana naredio obnovu pristupa internetu posle višemesečne blokade

Iran war live: Israel pounds Lebanon; Iranian officials in Qatar for talks

Opnað fyrir internetið að nýju

Iran President orders end to months-long internet blackout - The National

Medijs: Irānas prezidents devis rīkojumu atjaunot piekļuvi globālajam internetam

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